The End of the Line
Synopsis
This documentary short offers a nostalgic look at the steam locomotive as it passes from reality to history. In its heyday, the big smoke-belching steam engine seemed immortal. Now, powerful and efficient diesels are pushing the old coal-burning locomotives to the sidelines, and the lonely echo of their whistles may soon be a thing of the past.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Macartney-Filgate
- Original Score
- Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry
- Original Title
- The End of the Line
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry
Terence Macartney-Filgate, Georges Dufaux
Bruce Parsons
Wolf Koenig, Roman Kroitor, Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Director
Wolf Koenig
Producer
Roman Kroitor
Producer
Bruce Parsons
Editor
Terence Macartney-Filgate
Director of Photography
Georges Dufaux
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The End of the Line.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The End of the Line about?
This documentary short offers a nostalgic look at the steam locomotive as it passes from reality to history. In its heyday, the big smoke-belching steam engine seemed immortal. Now, powerful and efficient diesels are pushing the old coal-burning locomotives to the sidelines, and the lonely echo of their whistles may soon be a thing of the past.
Who directed The End of the Line?
The End of the Line was directed by Terence Macartney-Filgate.
Who stars in The End of the Line?
The principal cast of The End of the Line includes Not specified.
When was The End of the Line released and how long is it?
The End of the Line was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of the Line was composed by Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry.